Bent Axle, or spindle welded on crooked?

Coolerman wrote:
You are correct about the spindle being one with the axle. Mine do not unbolt unfortunately.

Lippert Components is the maker of the axle in question. I have sent them this same info, but not heard back yet.
Funny, on Lipperts web site, they show 2000 lb axles and 3500 lb axles but no 2800 lb axles which is what the sticker on the axle says it is. Maybe they are actually 3500 lb axles but derated to 2800lb?
They appear to have been custom made for KZ (parent company of Venture) See attached pics...

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You're probably right about them derating the axles. They do that so the tires will meet the weight rating. It's most likely a standard 3500 lb. axle. They did the same thing on my Fuzion: derated 7000 lb. axle to 6800 lbs. so the tires, rated to 3400 lbs., could be installed. I assume that if they put 3500 lb. axles on your trailer, they would have to put tires rated to carry 3500 lbs.